Natural Herbs for Type 1 Diabetes

Its a scary situation when parents find that their young children have been diagnosed with diabetes. But what is diabetes and how can we deal with it? People find it very hard to deal with diabetes, especially so children and that probably includes their parents or guardians as well. There are some natural herbs and herbal remedies which have proven to be very effective in controlling diabetes. They have been found helpful in lowering blood sugar and also reducing the dependence on insulin.

Juvenile or Type 1 diabetes commonly occurs in children or young adults below the age of 20 although rarely adults may also be affected with it. The disease can be diagnosed when the child starts losing weight even when he or she has a good appetite and eating well. They may also feel hungry immediately after taking food. The other typical signs include frequent urination, dry mouth and fatigue. Sometimes there will be blurred vision or tingling of hands and feet.

Diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin to use the glucose or sugar from the food that we eat to produce energy. Insulin is a hormone that is usually produced by the organ pancreas which is behind the stomach. Sometimes the pancreas produces little or no insulin or else, the insulin is not effective and does not work on the sugar or glucose to produce the energy that we need. Our body needs energy for the proper functioning. The food we eat usually goes to the stomach, from where it is to the liver to be converted into glucose. This glucose goes to the muscles which uses this energy and also stores the excess energy as fat.

People with Type 1 diabetes do nor produce enough insulin. So insulin needs to be injected into their bodies to control the level of g...

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... or tablet form to make it easier to consume. These supplements along with regular exercise and controlled diet will help manage diabetes to a large extend and also improve the quality of life of those suffering from diabetes. Herbal supplements for diabetes should be a part of a holistic approach to treatment that addresses proper nutrition, a good exercise program, and continued monitoring of blood glucose levels. After a diagnosis of diabetes it is important to continue follow up care and education to ensure the best treatment possible.

Type 1 diabetes is a life long disease and needs life-long control and treatment. Various organizations and foundations have also been created to spread the awareness of diabetes and to enhance research on diabetes to improve the quality of life and reduce dependence on insulin. Natural herbs and remedies could be one of the ways!